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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-01-06
WHAT OF THE CAUCUsl
Will the Republicans Fall in Line
i'm a sROdY1

The Republican caucus to nominate a
candidate for United States senator meets
at the hall of the house Of representatives
this evening. 1t is probable that it will
name the next senator, and that his name
will be Cushman K. Davis. but this is by no
means certainty. There are three posi-
bilities: Davis may have majority of the
entire legislature and ask no odds of any,
body; the Republicans may go into caucus
in body. and then there may be bolt of
sufficient number to prevent Davis cleo
ton; or enough Republicans may Quietly
stay away from the caucus to prevent his
election even after his nomination. Davis
friends are emphatic in their assertions that
a majority of the entire legislature will at
tend and abide by the decision of the eau
Gus, but this is denied by number
of those opposed to him. 1t Is
hardly probable that there will be
a bolt. But it is almost certain that
goodly number of Republicans will stay
away and refuse to participate. Whether
this number will reach 10 or Is or 25 it is
impossible to say. Davis will give out no
estimate of his straightforward in a gen.
eral way. Mcmillan will say nothing one
way or the other. If majority of the
legislature attends the caucus tonight then
Davis is certain of an election. because
there will be no bolt. But if he does not
muster majority of the legislature he is
pretty sure to be defeated. although there is
desperate chance for HMM the strength
he may secure from the Democrats. The
position OF the Democrats is very uncertain
and it is asserted that number of them
prefer Davis to any other Republican.
Whiteman. Hendrickson and Nelson, it is
known will vote for him if it is necessary to
elect him, and it is believed Nachbar win
Also There may be some others.
IT so Davis would still have chance, even
if be failed to get majority of the legis-
lature into the caucus. The opponents of
Davis will have to keep at least thirty mem
bers away from the caucus if thev hone tn
beat him. Some calculation will have to
be made for
DEMOCRATS WHO WILL VOTE FOR HIM
An argument is being advanced by the
opponents of Davis that members who have
been instructed to vote for him need mt
attend the caucus. Their instructions did
not 20 SO far as that. If thew desired tn
think over the matter a while longer. and
investigate and communicate with their
CONSTITUENTS they could remain away from
the caucus and then, when the time for the
election came round, they could vote for
Davis il their views had not changed
There is no good sense, it is urged. in bind
ing oneself now, and the simple fact that
they remained away from the caucus would
not be considered by their constituents as a
Violation OF instructions. This course is adj
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-01-06
TN T. sen A EE.
Three Bills Dropped Into the Up
per Law NnMufacI0rY

per Law MaHufaCtOry.
The second days session of the senate
came to order at 2 p. IN. After Lieut.
Gov. Rice tapped his desk, Chaplain Alli-
son assembled the steps of the presidents
desk and invoked divine assistance and
blessing. The customary resolution, the
house concurring, was introduced by Mr..
Durant for joint assembly to hear. the
governors message and the inaugural ad-
dress of Gov. McGill.
A resolution by Senator Goodrich for a
special committee of five, to which all bills
relating to the sale of intoxicating liquors
were to be referred, was overwhelmed by a
loud negative.
Papers were received IN the Truax-Akin
senatorial contest, and were laid by until
the committee on elections is appointed.
The senate file then commenced, Mr..
Goodrich, of Faribault introducing a bill
to amend the first five sections of chapter
10. general laws of 1878, relating to the
sale of liquors.
Recess was then taken, and the senators,
lead by the lieutenant governor, filed out
OF the chamberby twos to get within listen
ing distance of the speakers desk in the
house chamber.
Upon reassembling Senator Goodrich in
troduced two more bills, one to amend sub
division 2, of section 40 of the criminal
code relating to willful damage of personal
property; the other to amend section $50 of
the penal code relating to the age of consent.
They were disposed of the same as the
hrst. Adjournment was taken at D. M.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-01-06
MOoRREA AID NORMAL SCHOOL.
Money Must BE Appropriated for a
Building.


Under an act of the legislature approved
March ., 1885, entitled IAN act TO establish a
state normal school at the city of Moorhead
IN Clay county, site of six acres of land
mas been selected by the normal schoo. board,
as provided by the terms of the law, and
decided to the state. You will be asked to APP
propriate money for the erection of a suita-
pie building on this site. In considering the
necessity OF this additional state institution
the fact should be borne in mind that this is
the first normal school established in the
northern half of the state, section which,
owing to its newneSs and lack of wealth, needs
assistance in this direction much mo .e than
the Older communities. Besides it must be re-
memoered that many years ago normal schools
were established in what now are the older
sections, when they were new and needed as
slstance, and it is but fair and Just that SINH
lar AID be extended to the newer but equally
deserving settlements. The schools at
Wlnona, Mankato and st. Cloud are not only
too remote from these newer sections to be of
any practical value to them, but, according
10 the report Of the superintendent of public
instruction, are already full to Overlooking.
and could be of but little benefit to them even
II this were not the case. The population of
me state at this time exceeds 100000, and at
our present rate of growth it will be but few
years until it has doubled In view of all
these facts the inadequacy of existing facili-
ties IN this line OF our educational system be-
comes strlklnely manifest. Icommend TO you
the needs and just claims of the normal school
at Moorhead, and doubt not that they will re-
ceiVe your favorable consideration
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-01-06
DIR AIN AG e.
Well-COnSidered Law Would
grove of Great Utility.

rove Ok GREAT
In July last delegate convention of resi-
dents and property owners Oh that portion CT
the Red river valley lying in Minnesota was
held at the city of Crookston, to devise some
means and adopt methods for a comprehen-
sive system of drainage for that fertile Sec
ton of the state. The action of the conven-
ton resulted in the employment of competent
engineers to make surveys, adopt plan and
report at a subsequent meeting, with estl-
mates OF the cost of the proposed work. The
report has been submitted ard, am informed,
will be laid before you with request for leg
islation in the furtherance of the enterprise
The scheme is one OF great Importance not
only to the agriculture of that wide belt of
territory, stretching from the mouth
of the Bots de Sioux river on the south to
the Manitoba line on tn north, with its deep
alluvial soil and wonderful wheat-producing
powers, but to everf city, town, Village and
industry " thin its limits and Indirectly to
the state at large. ] doubt not that you will
extend to an enterprise promising such far
reaching results all the aid which the state
can render, keeping in view the restrictive
provisions of sections and 10 of article 8 of
the constitution. The passage of q we'll
considered drainage law, applicable to all
sections of the state, would prove of great
utility. The law on the subject, now on our
statute books, has been found inadequate to
the necessities and should be radically
amended or superseded by an act much more
comprehensive and better adapted to our
wants.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-01-06
TAXATION OF R,ILRoAps.
New Legislation on This Branch o.
Traffic Recommended

New egISlatiOH ON This Branch of
Traffic Recommended.
1t appears plain that new and definite legis-
lation is n, eded on the subject of railroad tax
alton. The commissioners seem to be in doubt
concerning the liability of any railroad COM
pany which has not formally accepted the
provisions of the law of March. 1873, relating
to the taxation of the st. Paul Saltwater &
Taylor's Falls Railroad company, to even pay
per centum of its earnings, in lieu of taxes,
under existing legislation. This liability should
be so definitely settled that there could be no
question about it in any case. 1t seems de-
sirable that the whole subject be inquired
into by the legislature and plain and con-
siatent law enacted. The law in force is so
indefinite and obscure that several suits have
already been carried to the supreme court for
construction of its meaning. Besides, it is well
known that the intention of the law is being
continually abused by railroad companies. L
mean that feature Of which imposes a tax on
new roads Of but per centum OH gross earn
ingS for the first three Years, per centum
during the next seven years, aud 3 per
centum thereafter. AS d result of the favor
shown in the law to new roads, the spurs and
branches built for the old roads, as a direct
pa of their systems and regularly operated
with them as part Of one property or rail
road, are. as a rule, built by new corporations
for the sake Of the exemption extended to new
roads. In this way it happens that while the
gross earnings in the state increased $685.
090.S2, the taxes, or percentage in lieu of
taxes, decreased S6.530.S2. In view of these
facts, and Of the large amount of property
held by the railroad companies exempt from
taxation, l recommend that the law be
amended so as TO compel all railroad lines
hereafter to be built and operated to pay to
the state the full 3 per centum on their gross
earnings. In lieu of taxes from the start.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-01-06
TKs Il FAX LAWS.
CauStic Reference 10 the Chauncey-
SVass Case.

There is no more important subject con-
corning which | invoke immediate legislation
than that of the amendment of the general
tax laws of the state. Under these laws, as
interpreted by our snip he court in its de-
ciSion of the now celebrated "Chauncey-WasS
case rendered since the adjournment of last
legislature and lately reaifirmed, though by q
divdt court, any freebooter is liable to be
Invested of the title to his real property
through the operation of the tax laws or the
action of those who administer them, although
he may have paid his taxes In full and within
the statutory time. / advance no censure of
the court and find no good reason for doubt
ing the sincerity, high motive and lofty indie
pendence of the judges. TIE provisions of
the statute intricate, and the is mU ch
room for division and doubt. The law should
be made so plain and simple as to exclude all
uncertainty. When property owner promptly
pays into the hands of q public officer wto
has been chosen by the people or duly ap-
pointed TO collect the revenue, the taxes que
or his property, that act ought to relieve him
at once and forever from all the consequences
attaching to delinquency. When the citizen
has done his full part-has borne the burden
which the state has imposed upon him-his
FINANCIAL RUIN
by the blunder or criminal counivance Of a
public officer, in the manner made possible
under our tax laws, should be put be, ond a
in more recent case, the repeal of that
clause of the tax law which provides that
notice of the sale Of his property for delin-
Quont taxes shall be served upon the owner
before the time of redemption shall begin to
run, was held to be in contravention of the
constitution, and therefore void. Yet per-
sonal notice is not required by that section
of the law in all cases, and may be safely said
10 be the exception in practice Nor should
the property owner who has paid his tax be
required 10 watch every step in the intricate
proceedings by which payment of delinquent
taxes is enfort ei, to make sure that he be
not devoured by the taX-title shark, or his
property confscated by the state. Imme-
date steps should be taken to make it i'm
possible to commit the wrong which the law
now sanctions. The main features of our
tax laws, so far as I am Informed, are well
understood and satisfactory in their opera
ton. Idoubt not you fully appreciate the
Importance of law which insures the prompt
collection of the revenues aud that, in
remedying the wrong complained of, you
will keep this fact in view.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-01-06
KN CLOSING
The legislature Urged TO Pracfies
Strict Economy.

Gentlemen of the Legislature: Permit
ms in closing to express the hope that this
legislature will not disappoint the reasonable
expectations of the people. You are here as
their trusted representatives, and whatever
legislation is needed to conserve and protect
their interests, they have right to expect
you will freely grant. In all matters pertain
ing to their welfare and TO the prosperity of
OUR beloved state, pledge you my heartiest
cooperation. In the expenditure Of the pub
lie money you will pardon me for cautoning
you to the most rigid economy consistent
with the public needs. Extravaganza should
receive no encouragement at our hands. The
people have confided to us great and impor-
tant trusts Let us so administer them that
at the close of our official terms each one of
us can bear away at least the reward of an
approving conscience. A. E. A1CGILL.
Gov. McGill's reading was an improve
ment upon that of his predecessor, and it is
safe to say his message was surprise to the
legislature and the spectators. The stand
taken by him on most of the important pub
lie questions-and the emphatic way in
which he expressed his opinions-was re-
freshing and unexpected. The reading was
frequently interrupted by applause, which
was very pronounced when he defined his
position on prison labor. the grain laws,
high license. a soldiers home, banking and
railroad passes. He finished in 35 minutes,
and long continued and spontaneous ap-
plauSe followed.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-01-06
o numbers, as any state in the Union can

10 numbers, as any state in the Union can
show.
The immunity from taxation of the lands
held by railroad corporations has for years
worked hardship and gross injustice to set
tiers in SparSely populated sections OF the
state, and constituted a grievance of great
magnitude. Relief in great measure has
been afforded in this regard by the result of
the recent prosecutions instituted by the at
tOFney general against five of the corpora
tons, which places the lands held by four of
them upon the tax list.
The law of 1885 prohibiting the mauufact-
ure and sale of adulterated dairy products
has had the effect to stimulate in a marked
degree an important industry of the state
which had begun to languish by reason of the
importation OF fraudulent limitations aud
substitutes, with which the hons SC products
Of the dairy were brought into competitions.
Probably the most important measures OF
reform, more far-reaching in their future in
hutnce for relief to the people than any that
have been instituted in recent years. are
those which constitute our present policy re-
specting the control and regulation of rail-
way corporations. The legislation of 1855
upon this subject, and also that respecting
state supervision of warehouses and the IN
spection of grain. was hailed by the people of
the state at large as the Dawn of their deliv-
erance from monopolistic eXactons and OPP
preston. l believe the reasonable eXpecta-
tons of the peope have not been disap-
pointed in the result thus far reached in the
administration Of this new policy. Recognize
ing it as the agency through which their ulti-
mate emancipation will be worked out, they
patiently await such action at your hands as
shall make it fully and completely effective
to that end.
CONCLUSION.
In surrendering the high trust with which
have been so long honored desire to eX-
press TO my associates in the administration
my sense of obligation for the cordially with
which their cooperation has ever been rem
dered in my support. Ability, integrity and
a conscientious regard for the public interests
have especially Characterized the manage
ment of each of their several departments.
Trusting that my successor may enjoy the
advantage of that consideration and suppol
from his associates and the public which
have been accorded me during my official
experience, l conclude the duties devolving
upon me with an earnest hope that the richest
of Heavens blessings may be vouchsafed
the future of cur beloved commonwealth.
L. F. HUBBARD, Executive Officer.
1897
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-01-06
THIRD INSANE HOSPITAL.
Money Wanted for the New Insritu.
ton at Eer%lS Falls

=
By virtue of the provisions of u law passed
at the last session of the legislature, a COM
mission appointed by Gov. Hubbard has re-
Gently located at Fergus Falls new hospital
for the insane, and selected site therefor.
For the purchasing of this site, and the cree
ton of a building or buildings thereon for
the sousing and treatment of patients, you
will be asked to appropriate money. In con-
sidering the necessity of any action at the
present session in this matter, it will be well
to bear in mind that a postponemeut will
carry 1T over for a period of two years, at the
end of which time, ] am informed, at the
present rate of increase, the st. Peter and
Rochester hospitals VIII be nearly if not
entirely full; and before new buildings could
then be provided there would be a long
period of overcrowding at the old hospitals
THE GREAT DISTANCES
which patients from the northwestern por-
lions of the state have to be carried consti-
tute an ditional reason for your favorable
consideration of the matter at this session
The expenses for transportation and sheriff's
fees are oftentimes greater than the support
and care OF the patti nj while IN the hospital
and are no inconsiderable burden to remote
frontier counties. On account of this heavy
cost, commitments during the durable periods
are prevented, and thus the number of
chronic cases is continually increased, and
Tor the same reason superintendent are pre-
vented from sending patients home at an
early period of their recovery for fear of q
possible relapse and return. And what is of
still more serious moment the chances Of re-
covery are greatly impaired by the mental
strain and physical exhaustion consequent on
these long trips. Considerations of mercy
therefore, as well as of expectancy, would
seem to urge action on your part looking to
the purchase of the new site and the erection
thereon within the next two years of such
buildings for the reception of patients as
will meet the needs of the state.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-01-06
BUREAU OrLABoR.
A Promise Made 10 the People by
Both Parties,


take pleasure in recommending the crea-
ton and establishment by suitable legislation
of a state bureau of labor statistics This
measure was promised by both of the leading
political parties of the state in the late cam
paign, and, as matter of good faith now, if
for no other reasons should be carried out.
But there are other reasons. sufficient in them
selves, to Justify it. 1t is important to the whole
state, and especially to the laboring men, that
there should be some instrumentality through
which accurate statistical information could
be obtained touching all those questions
which concern the welfare of the producing
classes. This information is especially valua-
bic as basis for needed Legislation from time
to time affecting these interests, and the dis
semination and discussion of the reports Of
the hul eau concerning wages, cost of living
profits of different industries, degree OF pros
perity or poverty among the people and SINH
lar questions, would prove of great interest
and value. In creating this new bureau I
would suggest and recommend that the pres
emf state statistical bureau be merged in it,
except as regards the gathering of vital sta
tistics, and that in the future this latter duty
be transferred to the state board of health
where such information could be made of real
value.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-01-06

and, even under the common law, are under
certain obligations and owe certain duties to
tue pupuc Ihelr franchises are q grant
from the state, and they possess no essential
powers n OF conferred by the state. Therefore
1t is from the people that they obtain life and
authority, and their accountability to the
people logically follows. The public interest
IN such corporations, though not one of in
vested capital, is real and substantial, and
one that the stale cannot in its duty to the
pubic cease to protect. The right of control
on the part of the state is but a fair return
for the powers and priv1ledges conferred.
This right indeed would seem to be inherent
and lndefeasible in the state. 1t is even to be
doubted II the state could dvest itself OF the
duties and responsible ii implied were it so
disposed There is but little or no organiza-
ton
AMONG THE FARMERS
of the state for mutual protection, and in the
matter of freights AMI the inspection and
grading OF grain their interests are specially
committed TO the railroad and warehouse
commissioners. AS a rule other industries
nave more complete organization and are
much better qualified to care for themselves.
Inc railroads. as is well Xxi own, are under the
management of able men, capable of protect
ing them at every point. II follows that the
farmers feel and have deeper interest in the
matter of "a lroad supervision than any other
class OF our people, and it is not only the
Piif1lS5O DuI INC OuIy Vi tue icy lSldluEc W
make that supervision close, watchful and
effective. 1t is especially desirable in this
state, where the chief industry is agriculture,
that the transportation rates be as low as is
consistent with a fair return on the actual
capital invested in the roads. Indeed, it is
questionable if the original cost of a road
furnishes
A CERTAIN CRITERION
of what it should be allowed to earn, or by
which to fix its rates. Values of other kinds
OF property fuctuate. and railroad property
is no exception to the rule. Ii railroads can
be constructed and equipped at from 80 to so
per cent less now than prior to 1873, does it
follow that the old roads should be allowed to
charge from 30 to so per cent. more than
the new ones, constructed at a much less
cost, could reasonab y char re? 1t should be
the policy of the state TO secure for its great
producing classes the cheapest rates possible
with consistency and justice to the other
interests involved. The railroad and ware
house commissioners have reported to you
certain proposed legislation of great i'm
portance, already referred to and commented
on by Gov. Hubbard, which 1 doubt not will
receive your earnest consideration. I am
sure you will be glad to adopt any changes or
amendments in the railroad and Grain laws
which will contribute to their efficiency and
to the usefulness of the commission, and
shall not trespass on your time TO call atten-
ton to them in detail.